The Pips of Child Life: Early Play Programs in Hospitals

Child life is a profession that draws on the insights of history, sociology, anthropology and psychology to serve children and families in many critical stress

Collection of essays covering the history of early play programs in hospitals and the development of the Child Life field from the late 1970s through the late 1

In today’s evidence-based healthcare culture, child life specialists must demonstrate knowledge and skill not only in clinical care, but also in planning and

While the genesis of the Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS) is in the healthcare setting, the theory and practice of child life has been successfully appli